MOUNT ALVERNIA COLLEGE Kedron Brisbane Australia PROSPECTUS We are committed to promoting the total development of young women in the light of the Gospel and the tradition of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. Actions speak louder than words ...St Francis
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MOUNT ALVERNIA COLLEGE Kedron Brisbane Australia
PROSPECTUS
We are committed to
promoting the total
development of young
women in the light of the
Gospel and the tradition
of Saints Francis and
Clare of Assisi.
Actions speak louder
than words ...St Francis
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Respect Compassion Service Simplicity Peace Trust
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Peace Trust Joy Love
Respect
Compassion Service
Simplicity Peace
A
Franciscan
Education
Start by doing what’s
necessary; then do
what’s possible and
suddenly you are doing
the impossible ...St Francis
Welcome to Mount Alvernia College. We are honoured that you
have taken the time to explore the option of our College as the
educational community in which to educate your daughter.
At Mount Alvernia College, we are passionate about providing
your daughter with a quality contemporary education in the
Franciscan tradition. I encourage you to explore all aspects of this
College. I am confident that you will find not just a warm
welcome, but a community which is committed to providing the
best possible options for your daughter’s secondary education.
Peace and good things
Dr Kerrie Tuite
Principal
We’re passionate about our
History ... Mount Alvernia College, a Catholic secondary school for girls, takes it
name and spirit from Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the best known saints in
history. The Franciscan tradition, begun by St Francis and St Clare over
800 years ago, embraces simplicity, joy and profound reverence for every
person, all of creation and the Creator of all.
The particular Franciscan vision which still inspires Mount Alvernia College
is that of a nineteenth century English woman, Elizabeth Hayes, an
educationalist with particular concerns for the poor and for the education
of women.
It was in a room of the Convent of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters at
Kedron (now Delamore Retirement Community) that Mount Alvernia
began in 1956—twelve months later, the first brick building in Cremorne
Road was opened.
This history continues to be written in the wonderful facilities at the
College by an educational community committed to excellence.
Where there is charity and wisdom,
there is neither fear nor
ignorance ...St Francis
We strive for excellence in education through a curriculum that supports
each student in her intellectual, spiritual, physical, cultural and social
development.
Mount Alvernia’s academic program
is based on our commitment to
achieving excel lence through
endeavour. Our curriculum
structure, subject offerings, and
teaching and learning approaches, are
d e s i g ne d to f a c i l i t a t e t h e
development of excellence in each
student according to her individual
gifts. We strive to develop in each
student a love of learning, a strong
work e th i c , s e l f - d i s c i p l i ne ,
motivation, and a commitment to
her studies. Students are challenged
with support to realise the full
potential of their individual abilities in
order to set high but realistic goals.
We’re passionate about our Curriculum ...
True progress
quietly and
persistently moves
along without
notice … St Francis
We are passionate about our Religious and Spiritual Life ...
We endeavour to meet the spiritual needs of
our students, to provide them with positive
experiences of a Catholic theology from a
21st century Christian perspective.
We foster their knowledge and daily
application of Christianity. The traditions of
students other than Catholic who choose to
attend Mount Alvernia add a richness to our
classes. The examination of other faith
traditions is seen as important. Respect for
all is the hallmark of our community.
The education of our students in religious and spiritual
areas draws deeply on the Catholic tradition in the spirit
of Francis, Clare and Elizabeth Hayes.
We are passionate about making a difference ...
Mission and Outreach are essential elements of a Mount
Alvernia College education, finding their foundation in the
spiritual traditions of St Francis, St Clare, Elizabeth Hayes,
and the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate
Conception, whose vocation motivated them to work
with the poor and displaced of their communities.
Mission and Outreach are integral to a rich and integrated
education that promotes the total development of
students.
The aim of the College’s Mission and Outreach Program
is to promote our College Mission through a wide variety